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Nextorch eStar vs Petzl Nao LT

What eStar does better (5) and where Nao LT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $65
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Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $75
8.3Brightness & throw4.3
5.7Battery & charging4.6
5.5Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 75 m2.7×
  2. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 600 lm2.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 1,410 cd7.5×
  4. Maximum runtime115 h vs 85 h+35%
  5. Weight87 g vs 90 g+3%

Why is Nao LT better than eStar?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $657.7
Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime115 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g90 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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